Latest Permitting Challenges News

Redivium Limited has postponed the completion of its UK lithium-ion battery recycling feasibility study to Q2 2026 due to a site relocation requiring updated environmental assessments. Meanwhile, its European projects in Czechia and Romania continue to advance steadily.

Element 25 Limited has announced significant progress in expanding its Butcherbird manganese mine and developing a US-based high-purity manganese refinery, backed by substantial government grants and strategic partnerships with automotive giants.

Alma Metals has completed a positive Scoping Study for its Briggs copper project in Central Queensland, confirming the technical and economic potential for large-scale open pit mining. The company is now moving swiftly into prefeasibility studies to refine resource confidence and optimise project design.

Canterbury Resources and Alma Metals have completed a positive Scoping Study for the Briggs Copper Project, confirming a 2Mt copper resource and strong metallurgy. Prefeasibility studies are now underway to refine resource confidence and project economics.

Middle Island Resources has reported strong channel sampling results from the historic Bobija Mine in Serbia, confirming significant gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc mineralisation. The company has completed its Phase 1 drilling program, with assay results expected soon.

PMET Resources reports a positive feasibility study for its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, revealing a maiden mineral reserve and advancing environmental and exploration milestones.

Infini Resources Limited has launched a non-renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer to raise approximately A$533,000 through Loyalty Options, alongside a separate allocation of 6 million options to its Joint Lead Managers. The capital raise aims to support ongoing exploration activities amid a complex risk landscape.

Bathurst Resources has released a detailed Prefeasibility Study for its Buller Plateaux Continuation Project, confirming 11.8 million tonnes of coal reserves and robust project economics that could extend the life of the Stockton Mine by over 15 years.

Kingsrose Mining advances exploration in Norway’s Finnmark region with new geophysical anomalies, while navigating permitting challenges in Finland and focusing on strategic M&A under new leadership.

PhosCo Ltd reports breakthrough drilling results at its Gasaat Phosphate Project in Tunisia, securing a €1M grant from EBRD and a $1.1M investment from its Managing Director, setting the stage for a pivotal feasibility study.

Felix Gold Limited has made significant strides in transitioning its Treasure Creek project from exploration to operational readiness, positioning itself as a key domestic supplier of critical antimony for the U.S. market.

Berkeley Energia reports promising lithium and rubidium recoveries from its Conchas Project in Spain, while its subsidiary pursues a $1 billion arbitration claim against Spain over regulatory hurdles at the Salamanca uranium project.